Mom's 15-pounder!

Halibut, Cod, and Crab--Oh My!

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July 13th 2010
Geo: 59.2367, -135.437It was a long push to get to Haines from Anchorage! If you've looked at the map of Alaska, you will see that there is no such thing as a direct route to anywhere in this huge state. To go south, you usually have to go north first. To go east, you will probably have to go west at some point. It's kind of like Idaho that way I guess. You're always skirting so ... read more

North America » United States » Alaska

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more